John Kennedy, U.S. Senator representing Louisiana, posted a series of tweets on August 28, 2025, addressing crime in America, his visit to north Louisiana, and the relationship between Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and former President Donald Trump.
In a tweet published at 15:53 UTC, Kennedy criticized his Democratic colleagues’ stance on crime: “My Democratic colleagues can deny the crime problem all they want—but the American people have eyes.”
Later that day at 17:58 UTC, Kennedy commented on his visit to north Louisiana and expressed appreciation for local residents and organizations: “I always love coming to north Louisiana—the people here are as real as they come. I’m grateful to the Monroe Chamber of Commerce for their hard work and for giving me the chance to talk about the One Big Beautiful Bill.”
At 20:29 UTC, Kennedy addressed Illinois Governor JB Pritzker’s approach to violence in his state and suggested political motivations influence Pritzker’s decisions regarding federal assistance: “Gov. JB Pritzker seems to view random violence as preferable to getting help from federal officials. That’s because of his animosity toward President Trump. If President Trump came out in favor of breathing, Gov. Pritzker would probably hold his breath.”
Senator John Kennedy has been an outspoken member of the U.S. Senate since 2017, frequently using social media platforms to comment on national policy issues and current events. His remarks reflect ongoing partisan debates over public safety policies and cooperation between state leaders and federal authorities.
